8X4 trucks have always been the main force of transportation in the freight market, with good stability, strong loading capacity, and more cargo pulling, which plays an extremely important role in the transportation of short- and medium-distance materials such as green pass, LTL, and cold chain transportation.
The so-called "8X4" means that the total number of wheels of the vehicle is 8 groups, of which the driving wheels are a total of 4 groups. The 8X4 truck is also known as "front four rear eight", "front four" refers to the front steering wheel with two axles and 4 wheels, and "rear eight" refers to the rear drive wheel with two axles and eight wheels.
Before the introduction of GB1589, 8X4 can be said to be the "big brother" in the field of short and medium-distance transportation, but with the introduction of regulations, the compliance loading of 8X4 has been reduced by nearly 9t, and in the environment of continuous slump in the transportation environment and high vehicle empty driving rate, car owners have to look to other models, and the choice of 8X2 instead of 8X4 is also emerging.
The 8X2 truck, also known as the "front four and rear six", looks very similar to the 8X4 model in appearance, except that the drive wheels of the 8X2 model are a total of 2 groups, and the rear end is two axles and 6 wheels.
Why is it that the same four-axle truck, 8X4 abdication to make way for the virtuous, but 8X2 has become a new favorite?
1. Lower acquisition cost and better economy. It has to be admitted that the price of 8X2 is lower, under the same configuration, 8X2 can be about 2W cheaper than 8X4, and most owners are still more inclined to choose low-priced models.
2. The vehicle has a lighter weight and can load more goods. According to the requirements, the compliant loading capacity of the four-axle vehicle is 31t, which means that the maximum total weight of 8X2 and 8X4 is 31t, but the weight of the 8X2 vehicle is about 1t lighter than the 8X4 model, which means that the 8X2 can be loaded with 1t more goods within the scope permitted by the regulations, which is already precious in the current logistics environment.
3. Less fuel consumption and lower comprehensive operating costs. Under the same mileage, the fuel consumption of the 8X2 model can save 2-3L than the 8X4, the current oil price continues to rise, fuel expenditure accounts for almost 50% of the operating cost of the vehicle, less fuel consumption, means less cost, to a certain extent means higher profits.
Of course, the rise of 8X2 models, does not mean the complete disappearance of 8X4 advantages, after all, 8X4 extra 2 sets of drive wheels are not decorations, in the face of complex road conditions, 8X4 driving force and passability is also 8X2 incomparable, in some construction engineering fields, more suitable for 8X4 models.
In addition, the development of the freight industry is changing with each passing day, and the update of vehicle technology is also dizzying, and the temporary cold does not fully represent the future development situation.
In addition, if the owner's purchase budget is relatively high, usually running more long distances, and the source of goods is more chaotic, such as heavy goods, dumping are covered, then you can also choose a tow two semi-trailer, that is, 4×2 tractor with a two-axle semi-trailer, the vehicle weight is about 14t, the weight limit is 36t, so that the goods that can be loaded are about 22t, and the volume of the compartment can also be larger. Of course, the owner also needs to apply for additional driving and obtain an A2 driver's license, so that he can drive on the road in compliance.
Therefore, the model choice of this piece, must not be crowded, suitable for their own use conditions, is the best.
